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Angel In The Tree

February 1, 2010
By Ashly SILVER, Louisville, Kentucky
Ashly SILVER, Louisville, Kentucky
9 articles 1 photo 16 comments

There he sits in a tree so high.
His hair blown back, it is the color of the autumn sky

His foot dangles below the branch
of the tree on his father's ranch

The leaves fly around him in a tight funnel
It looks like he's in a light filled tunnel

The silent tears that fall on his book
Make it hard for me to look.

The tears come fast, like pouring rain.
You can see from the look on his face that he's in pain.

His tears were forming a river
his body began to quiver.

Crash! he fell from the tree.
All i could do was fall to my knees.

I ran to his aid
All he said was let me fade.


The author's comments:
My teacher Ms.Evans gave us an assignment, which involved us writing an imagery poem. And this was the image that came to my mind.

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ird13 GOLD said...
on Mar. 28 2010 at 5:38 pm
ird13 GOLD, Beachwood, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
1. Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.
2. You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it.
3. You see, madness, as you know, is like gravity, all it takes is a little push.

This is fantastic. It really captures an emotion I struggle to put words to most of the time. Keep it up!

Milo! said...
on Mar. 12 2010 at 5:03 pm
This is so beautiful it's beyond words. It's from the way you wrote the last line to the way each stanza is two lines, I absolutely love this poem.

on Feb. 23 2010 at 10:10 am
MyFairyTaleEnding SILVER, Villa Ridge, Missouri
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That actually brought tears to my eyes. Very good work. It reminded me of a friend of mine, but he's going to be ok. :) I love love love it! Great Jobby! :D

martasmom said...
on Feb. 21 2010 at 7:57 pm
Very insightful and wonderful work. We are so proud of you.

soffy123 said...
on Feb. 20 2010 at 10:21 am
ashly it is your sister and i am proud of you

DANCING JEAN said...
on Feb. 16 2010 at 4:39 pm
I THINK THE POEM WAS GREAT AND

COULD TELL THERE WAS ALOT OF

THOUGHT PUT INTO IT.

Ashly SILVER said...
on Feb. 16 2010 at 3:42 pm
Ashly SILVER, Louisville, Kentucky
9 articles 1 photo 16 comments
Thank you so much

Aunt Cheryl said...
on Feb. 16 2010 at 3:39 pm
THAT POEM WAS EXCELLENT!!!

THE WORK OF ARTIST!!

Ashly SILVER said...
on Feb. 16 2010 at 3:33 pm
Ashly SILVER, Louisville, Kentucky
9 articles 1 photo 16 comments
Thank you so much! I appreciate all the support.

mimi said...
on Feb. 16 2010 at 8:18 am
Wonderful insight! I thought I was reading a poem written by a someone who was a renowned person. Maybe someday?

brokeguy said...
on Feb. 15 2010 at 6:37 pm
A good short poem. Very creative effort.

BarkerShell said...
on Feb. 15 2010 at 3:52 pm
What a touching poem. Great Job!!!

paulinfla said...
on Feb. 15 2010 at 1:32 pm
excellent for first effort